Trainee Regional Commodity Buyer
Department: Purchasing
IMS – Process: F2,R2,R4,P2,P3 ,P5 Process Owner support & realization
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: (Global) Lead Commodity Specialist
Supervises: N/A
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for the selection of reliable sources, commercially viable total acquisition costs sources of supply using the approved preferred supplier list. Approval of related purchase orders, on going supervision of quality, price, delivery and service. Support commodity strategy inline with the Company’s business goals and objectives.
SCOPE:
Support commodity strategy in a specific region and support projects as well as Buyers in plants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Implements the commodity strategy, plans and projects as approved by the Purchasing Management
2. Defines contracts, terms and conditions with suppliers in accordance with Company’s standards.
3. Conducts market testing of specific commodities to ensure competitive sourcing.
4. Supports all the internal cost down activities from a purchasing perspective, offer technical assistance etc, working in conjunction with the Operational Purchasing Team.
5. Supports the use of the appropriate company and customer procedures.
6. Supports ensuring that all statutory regulations specific to Health & Safety and Environment standards are adhered to; as well as the Company’s Sustainable Development program.
7. Demonstrate commitment to the principle of "Lean".
8. Evaluates active supply base vendors on a scheduled basis to provide feedback and determine where corrective actions are required.
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9. To ensure the implementation and maintenance of all relevant operating procedures as defined in the company quality manual (documents) and to introduce as necessary amendments, working in conjunction with the Plant Purchasing Teams.
10. Establishes LTA agreements and supports operational needs.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Completes and performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned.
CONTACTS
Internal (16% - 30%) Moderate contacts typically occur to maintain workflow and make
Purpose: adjustments to work schedules/procedures or addressing concerns or problems that sometimes involves controversy where established methods or procedures require interpretation.
External (31% - 45%) Regularly conducts sales, service and/or business contacts that
Purpose: sometimes involve controversy where established methods or procedures require interpretation.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree or Purchasing degree (CIPS); English language skills.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience.
Additional education may be substituted for experience and vice versa.
Working Assignments require a good working knowledge of procedures, operating
Knowledge: methods and managerial practices or a combination of education and experience that develops technical skills to perform routine assignments with proficiency.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.